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Topeka author makes NYT 'The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century'

Ksnt.com 

TOPEKA (KSNT) - A Topeka native, known locally for writing the Midwest family drama "The Topeka School", made the New York Times 'Best Books of the 21st Century' list. Ben Lerner took the 62nd spot on the list with his sequel to "The Topeka School", "10:04", which was described by the Harvard Review Online as [...]

Donald Trump is the most prominent politician to link immigrants and crime but not the first

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

Donald Trump may link immigration to violent crime more effectively than any American politician before him, but he’s hardly the first to promote the unfounded narrative. Historians go back to at least the 1850s when German and Irish immigrants were targeted. An undercurrent of popular belief that immigrants breed crime persisted through the 20th century and into the 21st. But no one has succeeded like Trump, who will accept the Republican presidential nomination for a third time this week. The weight... Читать дальше...

No kidding! King Charles III bestows royal title on rare golden goat breed

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

King Charles III has bestowed a royal title on a rare golden goat breed. From now on, the breed known for its connection to the island of Guernsey will have the special title of Royal Golden Guernsey Goat. The title was bestowed Tuesday during the king’s visit to the island in the English Channel. It will apply to the livestock breed anywhere in the world. The goats are a rare breed and considered “at risk” on the Rare Breeds Watchlist.

California gender-identity law elicits praise from LGBTQ+ advocates, backlash from parent groups

«SFGate» (sfgate.com) 

A new California law barring school districts from requiring that parents be notified of their child's gender identification change is eliciting a mixed response from advocates. LGBTQ+ groups say it will protect gender-nonconforming students who live in unwelcoming households. But some conservative groups say it violates parents' rights. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the law Monday. It makes California the first state to pass such a ban. It comes amid a nationwide battle over the rights of local school districts... Читать дальше...

The president of Florida's only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle

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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university has announced he’s resigning. The resignation comes as Florida A&M University faces backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson will leave FAMU at a time when state officials are scrutinizing programs at the school that they say are underperforming and as increasing political influence reshapes the state’s higher education landscape. The university's trustees next meet July 23... Читать дальше...

Sylvio: Black Waters for PC launches July 25

GameGuru Mania 

Sylvio: Black Waters, the third entry in the atmospheric first-person horror series, will launch for PC via Steam on July 25, publisher DreadXP and developer Stroboskop announced. A console release is also planned, but was not dated. ...

Regulatory framework to push exports via e-comm likely by Sep: Comm secy

Business Standard 

A regulatory framework to push the country's exports through e-commerce medium is expected to be ready by September, a top government official said on Tuesday. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal said that at present India's exports through this medium are only about USD 5 billion as compared to China's USD 300 billion, annually. He said there is a huge potential to boost these exports. In this regard, a meeting was held in the ministry on Tuesday with concerned departments such as revenue and industry... Читать дальше...